Description
Comforting chicken divan casserole delivers pure culinary magic with its rich, cheesy layers of tender chicken and broccoli. Home cooks will savor this classic one-dish meal that promises warmth and satisfaction in every delightful bite.
Ingredients
Scale
Main Ingredients:
- 2–3 cups cooked chicken (rotisserie or shredded breast meat)
- 4 cups broccoli florets (fresh or frozen, steamed or blanched)
- 1 cup shredded cheddar cheese
Creamy Base Ingredients:
- 1 can cream of chicken soup (10.5 ounces / 298 grams)
- 1 cup sour cream (or Greek yogurt)
- 1/2 cup mayonnaise
- 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
- Salt and pepper to taste
Topping Ingredients:
- 1/2 cup bread crumbs
- 2 tablespoons melted butter
Instructions
- Prepare the culinary stage by heating the oven to 350°F and lightly coating a 9×13-inch baking vessel with a thin layer of grease.
- Transform fresh broccoli into tender-crisp florets through a brief microwave steam, approximately 3 minutes. Deconstruct cooked chicken into bite-sized morsels.
- Craft a luxurious sauce by whisking cream of chicken soup, sour cream, cheddar cheese, mayonnaise, garlic powder, salt, and pepper into a harmonious blend.
- Arrange chicken and broccoli as a foundation within the prepared baking dish, creating an even landscape. Cascade the creamy sauce across the surface, ensuring complete coverage.
- Elevate the dish’s texture by combining bread crumbs with melted butter, then delicately scatter this golden mixture atop the casserole for a crisp finale.
- Slide the dish into the preheated oven, allowing it to transform for 25-30 minutes until the edges bubble enthusiastically and the surface achieves a beautiful golden-brown complexion.
- Pause briefly after removing from the oven, letting the casserole settle for 5 minutes. Serve immediately, presenting a comforting meal that can be accompanied by a fresh salad or crusty bread.
Notes
- Customize your casserole by swapping broccoli with cauliflower or mixed vegetables for variety and added nutrition.
- Reduce calories by using low-fat cream of chicken soup, Greek yogurt instead of sour cream, and whole wheat breadcrumbs.
- Make it gluten-free by substituting regular breadcrumbs with gluten-free panko or crushed gluten-free crackers.
- Prepare ahead by assembling the casserole and refrigerating up to 24 hours before baking, which intensifies flavors and saves time during meal prep.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Dinner, Lunch
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 6
- Calories: 360
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 800mg
- Fat: 22g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 9g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 24g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 21g
- Cholesterol: 70mg